Cowboy caviar, also known as Texas caviar, was created by the chef and food writer Helen Corbitt, who lived from 1906 to 1978. Ree’s mom was a huge fan of her cookbooks and would often serve her recipes to friends and family. The dish has the caviar vibe because of the color and because it is spooned onto crackers or chips.
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and black pepper.
Add the corn, black beans, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers and cilantro, then toss to combine.
The dish can be eaten right away, or you can cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. It gets more flavorful as it sits. Cowboy caviar can be made ahead and keeps for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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